Brandeis Charged With Double Role in Senate Probe
Washington February 1 two witnesses charged Louis D Brandeis with unprofessional conduct before the Judiciary subcommittee probing his fitness for Supreme Court confirmation They were Sidney W Winslow president United Shoe Machinery Co and Hollis H Bailey a Boston lawyer Bailey called Brandeis an able lawyer but not entirely trustworthy The hearing opened with a telegram from Charles S Mellen declining to testify and Republicans urged calling him The committee adjourned without ruling on further appearances Winslow also said Brandeis attacked as legal and criminal the system he helped create after leaving United Shoe Machinery The Warren estate matter also surfaced but the panel did not conclude the session
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Washington
Louis D. Brandeis
Judiciary Subcommittee
Senate
Supreme Court of the United States
Sidney W. Winslow
United Shoe Machinery Company
Hollis H. Bailey
Boston
Bar of
Massachusetts
Brandeis
Walsh
Charles 5. Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Brandels
Mellen
C. W. Barron
Wall Street Journal
New York and
New England
New Haven
Biy
Melen
Winslow
Brandela
Marley
Sandels
Samuel D. Warren, Jr
Warren
Tiina
Winstow
No Peace Wanted Without Victory in Asquith Speech
Prime Minister Asquith warned against broad exemptions under new schemes and urged employers to release men of fighting age. He reported France and the Entente Allies holding their own, praised Italian aid to Serbia, and noted plans for a possible allied conference in Paris to coordinate strategy.
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Asquith
England
Hari of
Clarendon
House of Lords
Bellam
Beron Muir-Mackenzie
Merations
Rance
Harl Kitchener
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Fenton Aylmer
Townshend
Earl Kitchener
Loar
Champagne
Arras
Armen
Russia
France
Flanders
Loos
Isonzo
Gallipoli
Salonikiana
Italy
Albania
Smuts
East Africa
Ownsbend
Kul-El Amara
Aylmer
Pownshend Wold
M. Briand
Paris
Federal Ownership or Federal Control Debate Roils Senate
Washington February 15 A Senate vote of 38 1025 showed support for a full congressional inquiry into whether government ownership of public utilities is preferable to regulation and control An amendment by Borah to Newlands resolution was adopted but the resolution could not be voted on before adjournment Gallinger pressed for regular order The Newlands resolution follows President Wilsons earlier message and will be taken up again tomorrow for a vote
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gallinger
Wilson
Dreau
Congress
Elia Root Assails Wilson Policy and Mexico Clash
Elia Root denounces the administration for mismanaging Mexican policy and wartime diplomacy. He accuses Wilson of intervention in Mexico, inadequate European policy, and failing to defend Belgian neutrality, urging preparedness and a Republican stand for national honor and rights.
Message to Thin Weak Scrawny Folks
An old promotional piece urges thin nervous men and women to gain weight by improving digestion. It touts Burgol as a flesh building agent, claiming it helps absorb fats and oils into the bloodstream for stronger healthy flesh. The ad promises refunds if expected weight gain does not occur.
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Meena
America
Jacobs’ Pharpecies
Atlanta
ALN Takes Case to Supreme Court Over Paralleling Rail Line
Attorneys for Louisville and Nashville appeal to Georgia Supreme Court after Judge Pendleton refused mandamus to grant incorporation. They challenge the August 11 1915 act as unconstitutional, alleging it singles out the road, blocks competition, gives secretary of state power, and violates the Sherman act and the U.S. Constitution. Court review expected to take time.
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Louieville
Nashville
Georgia Sagerciby
Walker
Supreme Court
Cook
Rai Road
Western and Atlantic Railway
Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
King of Barotseland Summoned by Death
London reports the death of Lewanika, king of Barotseland in northwest Rhodesia. A powerful native ruler allied with the British, Lewanika had led native wars since his accession in 1885 and in 1890 signed a treaty recognizing British South Africa Company supremacy.
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London
Livingstone
Rhodesia
Lewanika
Barotseland
Barotaelang
Lewanike
Hia Re
British South Africa Company
Cherokee Life Insurance placed in temporary receivership in Georgia
Rome Ga February 15 under authority of Judge Charles W Smith of the Stone Mountain circuit the affairs of the Cherokee Life Insurance company were placed in the hands of a temporary receiver John A Copeland of Atlanta was named to oversee the company with March 4 set for hearing letters Judge Smith disqualified due to a nephew being a stockholder and officer of the company Copeland now heads the affairs and all policies stay in force the receiver has furnished 5000 dollars The action was brought by J C Craig and others alleging illegal acts by past administrations in changing from a mutual to stock company and in planning to move assets to Alabama where Georgia courts would not control them Dr G L Guice president said there is only a 600 dollar claim and last year the company showed assets over 118000 The suit rests on an old income certificate deemed uncollectible by the supreme court Immediate steps will be taken to dissolve the receivership The speaker downplays any case against the company
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Rome
Charles W. Smith
Stone Mountain’ Circuit
Cherokee Life Insurance Company
John A Copeland
Atlante
Smith
Jude Moses Wright
Floyd County
Barry Wright
Copeland
J. C. Craig
Com
Mutual
Mtock
Ita
International Lite. Insurance Company
St. Louis
Alabama
Ita Aasata
Georgia
GL. Guice
Gadsden
Ala
Iun
Supreme Court
Receiver Sought for Texas and Pacific Railway Case
Dallas February 16 Bankers Trust company of New York files a petition in federal court to appoint a receiver for the Texas and Pacific Railway company. The suit seeks protection over 25 million dollars in second mortgage bonds amid alleged default. The railway challenges federal jurisdiction citing a last year congressional act giving state courts jurisdiction in suits against railroads under federal charters. The railroad asks for dismissal.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas and Pacffc Railway Company
Bankers Trust Company
New York
Gifts From Belgium for Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Gibbons received Belgian gifts in Baltimore on February 15 in acknowledgment of relief efforts for Belgians. The tokens, mostly handmade by children including items from American flour socks, were presented by David Sasseen of the Belgian relief commission. The cardinal expressed deep gratitude, noting no greater thanks than that from little children.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Belgium
David Sasseen
Belgian Relief Commission
Khan Thors
Avengers Did Not Burn Body Of Negro Slater
February 16 report states Mack Born, the negro killed at Dearing after slaying J R Pepper, was not burned though badly shot up. Culpepper was from a large family and owned part of a plantation. he survived by four wives and four children, with one brother in Augusta, Georgia.
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Thoihwon
Mack
Dearing
J. R. Ae
Culpepper
Culpapper & Ban
Ausasta
Bie
Rastiie
Broa
Augusta
Snatch Thief Takes Miss Neal's Purse in Atlanta
Miss Elveny Neal of 146 Bass Street reports her purse snatched Monday on Whitehall Street. The white thief took 5 dollars and a ring. Detectives pursue suspect. Neal can identify the man if captured.
Eat Less Meat And Take Salts If Kidneys Hurt
A health note urges reducing meat intake to ease kidney strain and bladder distress. It promotes Jad Salts as a remedy, claiming uric acid from meat overworks kidneys and causes backache and urinary irritation, with a lemon juice and lithia blend used to flush kidneys and prevent disease.
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Bagley & Willet
Fourth National Bank Bldg
Atlanta, GA
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Philadelphia, PA
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Pennsylvania
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